How long ago was it
When, only a boy, I zoomed about
Chasing dreams and loving life
With more time on hand than I needed?
How long ago when my gait
And small shoulders mirrored
Those of Samurai Jack—
Lone conqueror of kingdoms;
When I towed about my mini-truck
Beaten out of heated milk tins
Studying the intricate design
For future tech inventions;
When I tinkered out of my junk box
Of wires and electronics gear
Carrying out repairs and experiments
Perilous to life and property;
When, nature-enthralled, I kept a garden
Of every crop that grew,
When the manners of nature’s flora
Unveiled in many garden-hours?
The world was my oyster!
With high hopes and youth’s vigour
I had put in much labour and time
And received for my effort but naught!
I loved life. I still do
But in the region of my habitation
The pearls of life have been looted;
Only my fantasies remain.
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